“Australians opposed to the local government referendum have officially formed and welcome the support of any Australian opposed to Canberra’s power grab”, said spokesperson Peter Reith.
Mr Reith’s comments follow the introduction of the Referendum Alteration (Local Government) Bill into the House of Representatives last week. Former Councillor, Julian Leeser, will be Convenor of the Vote ‘No’ campaign, with the support of Mr Reith, Dr Gary Johns, Nick Minchin and Tim Wilson.
“We welcome any Australian who wants to stand up to Canberra’s power grab”, Mr Reith said.
“Anyone opposed to this local government referendum can register their interest at:
“We’re building a broad-based coalition of people, regardless of their political background, to defeat this Canberra power grab. We want organising committee members, activists, donors, anyone prepared to play a part – big or small – to defeat this Canberra power grab”.
“If you want local communities to provide services based on local need, not Canberra priorities, you will want to sign up”.
“The Constitution isn’t just any old piece of paper, it’s the document that limits the power of Canberra politicians and bureaucrats and outlines the very structure of our democracy”.
“Canberra politicians and bureaucrats are trying to change the Constitution that limits their power using every trick in the book at their disposal”.
“The Vote ‘No’ group is standing up against Canberra’s power grab”.
“$21.6 million of public money is being used to campaign for this referendum. The Australian Local Government Association is amassing a $10 million ratepayer-funded campaign war chest. The Federal government has appropriated $11.6 million for a campaign that they have admitted will be a defacto ‘yes’ campaign”. Under questioning, Senator Jacinta Collins stated in the Senate:
“Certainly we will be looking at a broad education campaign, but a component of that campaign will be a position where the government seeks to advocate that there are strong benefits in accepting what is proposed in this case”. – Senator Jacinta Collins, 15/05/2013
“Defeating this referendum will require every Australian standing up for their community and services being delivered on local need, not Canberra priorities”, Mr Reith said.
Media contact Peter Reith: 0408 803 891, Dr Gary Johns: 0438 290 852, Tim Wilson: 0417 356 165, Nick Minchin: 0427 462 469, Julian Leeser: 0419 630 955
Given the results of previous referendums on this subject, which by the way was put forward by a Labor Government, it comes as no surprise for the old "anything it takes" approach to be seen again here. We see more flat out lying from the Gillard liars inc. with regards to why the big push is on again. There is no real case for a third tier of government beurocrats and this has been solidly rejected every time. The fact Gillard is once again conning Australians, comes as no surprise to thinking Aussies. A NO vote for this con job is once again the only way to go.
Posted by: Glenn | June 7, 2013 at 05:37 PM
Section 80 Judiciary Act - Common law to govern.
Section 80 Commonwealth of Australia Constitution - Trial by Jury
Section 109 Commonwealth of Australia Constitution - Consistency of laws.
These laws protect us. Common law prevails, any laws inconsistent with Common law are invalid and the juridiction of a judge must be challenged.
Do not allow more government and less freedom. Councils all ready inact invalid laws. Vote no.
Posted by: Pheno | June 10, 2013 at 05:31 AM
What is surprising about this referendum is that it seems to be bipartisan. One has to ask why? Are the coalition, in such close proximity to a poisonous, untrustworthy, lying government suffering from s++t and fan syndrome? If they are they had better go and cleanse themselves quick smart before they too become seen as control freaks and power grabbers.
We do not need federal government insinuating itself and endless bureaucrats into every level of government. Rather, we need them to rationalise the existing duplication and inbalance between the states amd federal sphere.
Given their support of this referendum, what is the value of Abbott's story on rationalising the role of the states and feds when it is proposed dictatorial local government be added to the mix? Are we to be in for more of what exists currently?
Go with Minchin and Co and vote NO!
Posted by: ibbit | June 10, 2013 at 10:11 AM